Rudy Hernández

Who is Rudy Hernández?

Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernández Acosta is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in eight games for the Chicago White Sox in 1972. he 5'9", 150 lb. rookie was acquired from the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League in July 1972 and made his major league debut on September 6 of that same year. At the age of 20 he was the fifth-youngest player to appear in an American League game that season.

During his short stint with the White Sox he hit just .190 but was excellent in the field. His four hits were against Clyde Wright, Rich Hand, Dick Bosman, and Bert Blyleven. He recorded ten putouts, sixteen assists, no errors, and participated in three double plays.

Hernández was traded back to Jalisco for pitcher Francisco Barrios on December 4, 1973.